# Stryker to sell U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers

Stryker announced a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. spinal implants business to Viscogliosi Brothers, LLC, forming VB Spine, LLC. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-05-10
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: spinal implants
- Sectors: [Medical Devices](https://endata.com/sectors/medical-devices.md)

## Companies

- [Stryker](https://endata.com/companies/15355.md) (partner)
- [Viscogliosi Brothers](https://endata.com/companies/38951.md) (acquirer)
- [VB Spine](https://endata.com/companies/38952.md) (target)

## Sources

- [markets.financialcontent.com](https://markets.financialcontent.com/pennwell.dental/article/gnwcq-2025-1-28-stryker-announces-definitive-agreement-for-the-sale-of-its-us-spinal-implants-business-and-plans-to-sell-related-international-business), 2019-05-10: "We believe that the spinal implants business, with its comprehensive portfolio and strong sales channel, will thrive as an independent company."

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